Refractor Telescope for $230. How good is it?

In this video, I test the SvBony SV520 90mm Refractor Telescope. This telescope is geared towards beginners looking to get into observing the night sky. It comes with lots of accessories such as a phone mount, bluetooth remote, and slow motion controls. Full details in the video.

Link to buy this Telescope: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTF4DX1W?...

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Other Recommended Equipment:
Smart Telescopes for Astrophotography:
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope:
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Mounts/Tripods:
ZWO AM3 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): https://bit.ly/4bGhD0w
ZWO AM5 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): https://bit.ly/3vZ3Dzp
ZWO Tripod: https://bit.ly/3Qc9b0g
iOptron CEM70: https://bit.ly/3Q7KdyT
iOptron Tri-Pier: https://bit.ly/3WbgfhC
Sky-Watcher EQ6R: https://bit.ly/3PwUdli

Cameras:
ASI2600MC DUO Color Camera: https://bit.ly/4csEPjE
ASI2600MM PRO Mono Camera: https://bit.ly/3WcVvG3
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Color Full Frame Camera: https://bit.ly/3QdM9G6
ToupTek ATR533C: https://www.touptekastro.com/products...

Telescopes and optics:
Celestron 11" EdgeHD: https://bit.ly/4apIE7b
Starizona Hyperstar 11: https://bit.ly/494gopO
Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3UtlVlQ
Askar SQA85 f/4.8 Quintuplet Petzval Refractor: https://bit.ly/3PCxN1t
Sharpstar 130mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph: https://bit.ly/4iuwvTC
William Optics RedCat 91 WIFD f/4.9 Petzval Refractor: https://bit.ly/4iqiQga
GSO 10" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3OKHXNd

Filters, Filter wheels and Astro Accessories:
IDAS NBZ 2 Duo Band Filter (Recommended for RASA or Hyperstar but also works on slower telescopes): https://bit.ly/3TyWq0B
Optolong L-PARA Duo-band filter: https://bit.ly/425exRB
Optolong L-Ultimate DuoBand filter: (Recommended for telescopes other than RASA or Hyperstar) https://bit.ly/3vSa737
ZWO EAF Focuser: https://bit.ly/3ZJ4ujK
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C11 and C14 SCT: https://bit.ly/41m1PO8
ZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8 and C9.25 SCT: https://bit.ly/4gmu7w0

Other "nice to have" accessories I recommend:
Telegizmos cover
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Dehumidifier Rod
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Quieter 4C MiniPC
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100ah LiFePo4 battery (and charger)
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Filter Wrench (48-55mm)
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Type 2: https://amzn.to/3Zu7f7e
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Tripod Weight/Stone Bag
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Headlamp with dedicated RED light button
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